The Champaign County Board on Nov. 20, 2025 adopted Resolution No. 2025-330 to appoint Denise Arias to fill the unexpired term for County Board District 6, a seat vacated by Carolyn Greer.

The resolution — moved by Rodriguez and seconded by Locke, and read aloud during the meeting — cites the county vacancy process under state law and the recommendation of the Democratic Central Committee. The board voted in favor and the motion carried.

Clerk Hammonds then administered the oath of office. During the oath exchange the person being sworn said the name “Denise Torres,” while the printed resolution and the motion read in open session named “Denise Arias.” Clerk Hammonds completed the oath and colleagues offered congratulations and a brief photo opportunity. The record shows the discrepancy in names as read aloud during the meeting.

No further discussion or formal challenge of the appointment was recorded. The board proceeded to other agenda items.